Question 1

________ serves largely as a protective cushion for the genitals, especially during sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  the mons Veneris 
B)  the clitoris 
C)  the labia minora 
D)  the labia majora 
A)  the mons Veneris 
B)  the clitoris 
C)  the labia minora 
D)  the labia majora

Question 2

20% of American women use tampons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding female breasts is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Culture can impact the size of breasts that women prefer. 
B)  Breasts are modified sweat glands that produce milk. 
C)  Some women experience orgasm from breast stimulation alone. 
D)  The areola gland produces oxytocin to signal milk synthesis. 
A)  Culture can impact the size of breasts that women prefer. 
B)  Breasts are modified sweat glands that produce milk. 
C)  Some women experience orgasm from breast stimulation alone. 
D)  The areola gland produces oxytocin to signal milk synthesis.

Question 4

The pair of glands on either side of the vaginal opening that open by a duct into the space between the hymen and the labia minora ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  pancreatic glands 
B)  adrenal glands 
C)  bartholin's glands 
D)  sebaceous glands 
A)  pancreatic glands 
B)  adrenal glands 
C)  bartholin's glands 
D)  sebaceous glands

Question 5

What general statement is MOST accurate concerning hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  HRT is associated with increased osteoporosis. 
B)  HRT is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer. 
C)  Natural and herbal remedies used for hormone replacement have no adverse side effects. 
D)  There are pros and cons of HRT that need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 
A)  HRT is associated with increased osteoporosis. 
B)  HRT is associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer. 
C)  Natural and herbal remedies used for hormone replacement have no adverse side effects. 
D)  There are pros and cons of HRT that need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Question 6

What is one factor that makes women more susceptible than men to urinary tract infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  a shorter urethra 
B)  location of the urethra and introitus 
C)  earlier onset of puberty 
D)  hormones produced during the menstrual cycle 
A)  a shorter urethra 
B)  location of the urethra and introitus 
C)  earlier onset of puberty 
D)  hormones produced during the menstrual cycle

Question 7

What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods?

Accepted Answer

A)  to avoid the sharp hormonal changes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle 
B)  There would be a decrease in unintended pregnancies. 
C)  Women's fertility cycles would become more predictable. 
D)  There would likely be less relationship problems due to fewer women experiencing PMS. 
A)  to avoid the sharp hormonal changes that occur throughout the menstrual cycle 
B)  There would be a decrease in unintended pregnancies. 
C)  Women's fertility cycles would become more predictable. 
D)  There would likely be less relationship problems due to fewer women experiencing PMS.

Question 8

In which examination does a health care provider inspect the genitals, both internally and externally, as well as manually examining the internal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  breast examination 
B)  gynecological examination 
C)  pelvic examination 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  breast examination 
B)  gynecological examination 
C)  pelvic examination 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 9

What is the primary function of the mons veneris?

Accepted Answer

A)  to release hormones in a cyclical pattern 
B)  to aid in the maturation of the ova 
C)  to protect the genitals during intercourse 
D)  to facilitate conception 
A)  to release hormones in a cyclical pattern 
B)  to aid in the maturation of the ova 
C)  to protect the genitals during intercourse 
D)  to facilitate conception

Question 10

The vestibule is the entire region between the labia minora, including the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  urethra and introitus 
B)  myometrium 
C)  endometrium 
D)  uterus 
A)  urethra and introitus 
B)  myometrium 
C)  endometrium 
D)  uterus

Question 11

Fallopian tubes are also called ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus 
B)  cervical tubes 
C)  oviducts 
D)  os 
A)  uterus 
B)  cervical tubes 
C)  oviducts 
D)  os

Question 12

A fertilized ovum typically implants in the cervix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the differences between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Accepted Answer

PMS refers to physical and emotional sym

Question 14

The collective designation for the external genitalia of the female is called ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vulva 
B)  clitoris 
C)  g-spot 
D)  vagina 
A)  vulva 
B)  clitoris 
C)  g-spot 
D)  vagina

Question 15

Explain what is done during a routine pelvic exam and why.

Accepted Answer

During a pelvic exam a health profession

Question 16

When Ling's newborn son cries, she can feel her breasts become engorged with milk. Which of the following is responsible for stimulating Ling's mammary gland ducts to lactate?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  progesterone 
D)  colostrum 
A)  estrogen 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  progesterone 
D)  colostrum

Question 17

To maintain reproductive health in women, which test is recommended during routine gynecological examinations beginning from age 21 ______________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood test 
B)  hormone replacement test 
C)  pelvic test 
D)  Papanicolaou test 
A)  blood test 
B)  hormone replacement test 
C)  pelvic test 
D)  Papanicolaou test

Question 18

What is pain in the abdomen or pelvis that some women feel at ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  mittelschmerz 
B)  anovulation 
C)  menarche 
D)  menstruation 
A)  mittelschmerz 
B)  anovulation 
C)  menarche 
D)  menstruation

Question 19

What procedure uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)  chemotherapy 
B)  lumpectomy 
C)  radical mastectomy 
D)  radiation 
A)  chemotherapy 
B)  lumpectomy 
C)  radical mastectomy 
D)  radiation

Question 20

Which part of the uterus covers most abdominal organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  perineum 
B)  myometrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  endometrium 
A)  perineum 
B)  myometrium 
C)  perimetrium 
D)  endometrium

________ serves largely as a protective cushion for the genitals, especially during sexual activity.

20% of American women use tampons.

Which of the following statements regarding female breasts is FALSE?

The pair of glands on either side of the vaginal opening that open by a duct into the space between the hymen and the labia minora ______________________.

What general statement is MOST accurate concerning hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

What is one factor that makes women more susceptible than men to urinary tract infections?

What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods?

In which examination does a health care provider inspect the genitals, both internally and externally, as well as manually examining the internal organs?

What is the primary function of the mons veneris?

The vestibule is the entire region between the labia minora, including the ____________.

Fallopian tubes are also called ______________________.

A fertilized ovum typically implants in the cervix.

Describe the differences between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

The collective designation for the external genitalia of the female is called ______________________.

Explain what is done during a routine pelvic exam and why.

When Ling's newborn son cries, she can feel her breasts become engorged with milk. Which of the following is responsible for stimulating Ling's mammary gland ducts to lactate?

To maintain reproductive health in women, which test is recommended during routine gynecological examinations beginning from age 21 ______________________.

What is pain in the abdomen or pelvis that some women feel at ovulation?

What procedure uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA?

Which part of the uterus covers most abdominal organs?

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Exam 5: Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

________ serves largely as a protective cushion for the genitals, especially during sexual activity.

20% of American women use tampons.

Which of the following statements regarding female breasts is FALSE?

The pair of glands on either side of the vaginal opening that open by a duct into the space between the hymen and the labia minora ______________________.

What general statement is MOST accurate concerning hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

What is one factor that makes women more susceptible than men to urinary tract infections?

What is one reason why menstrual suppression may be preferable to having monthly periods?

In which examination does a health care provider inspect the genitals, both internally and externally, as well as manually examining the internal organs?

What is the primary function of the mons veneris?

The vestibule is the entire region between the labia minora, including the ____________.

Fallopian tubes are also called ______________________.

A fertilized ovum typically implants in the cervix.

Describe the differences between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

The collective designation for the external genitalia of the female is called ______________________.

Explain what is done during a routine pelvic exam and why.

When Ling's newborn son cries, she can feel her breasts become engorged with milk. Which of the following is responsible for stimulating Ling's mammary gland ducts to lactate?

To maintain reproductive health in women, which test is recommended during routine gynecological examinations beginning from age 21 ______________________.

What is pain in the abdomen or pelvis that some women feel at ovulation?

What procedure uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA?

Which part of the uterus covers most abdominal organs?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Communication and Sexuality

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

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